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Why would Shakespeare break the iambic pentameter pattern?

BONUS QUESTION: How many plays did Shakespeare write on his own?

"Decipher the Meter" Macbeth

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BONUS QUESTION: How many plays did Shakespeare write on his own?
37
40
38
39
2
Why would Shakespeare break the iambic pentameter pattern?
To create excitement
To make it harder to read
To help the reader to "follow the thought"
To slow down the pace of the scene
3
What does "feet" stand for in iambic pentameter?
The number of syllables
The sections
The part of anatomy that creatures walk on
A unit of measurement
4
In the line "Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds," how many troches are there?
ten
none
five
one
5
How many feet are in the iambic pentameter?
5
1
3
4
6
What are the stress marks of an iam?
1st is unstressed & 2nd is stressed
2 unstressed syllables
1st is stressed & 2nd is unstressed
2 stressed syllables
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How do you set up an iambic pentameter?
3 feet with 1 syllable each
5 feet with 2 1/2 syllables each
5 feet with 2 syllables each
2 feet with 5 syllables each
8
Which answer is an iambic pentameter?
Ms. Meeker is the prettiest teacher in room 439
I walked around the shore and watched the waves
I bought a pizza
I was late to class
9
Shakespeare only writes in verse
False
True
10
What does the rhythm of iambic pentameter sound like?
Rain falling
Ringing
Buzzing
Heartbeat